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PSA Data Enclave Centers now open for researchers


CEBU CITY, Cebu, July 17 (PIA) -- At a time when research studies play a vital role in national development, it will now be easier for researchers and data users to obtain firm-level data as the Philippine Statistics Authority officially launched a new data source facility, the Data Enclave Centers (DECs), all over the country on July 14.

Researchers from the academic, government, and private sectors can now access the new facility, which can be beneficial in performing data management and statistical research in various aspects.

The Data Enclave Center

The DEC, which is available in all of PSA's 17 Regional Statistical Services Offices nationwide, is a highly secure and specialized facility where confidential data and identifiable information are stored and disseminated.

The facility set-up includes one computer with no access to internet connectivity. It is not connected to any external network and is being managed by a Data Enclave Manager (DEM) who has knowledge of the data sets and has skills in supervising a data enclave.

The Data Enclave is equipped with statistical and database software, a pre-installed MS Office and PDF reader, geospatial software, and security and encryption software. The firm-level data that are available in the DEC are results from the annual surveys and census conducted by the PSA.

All data stored in the DECs is secured and protected through a set-up of data enclave terminals located in the PSA Data Center, which can only be accessed using a Remote Desktop Application (RDA).

A significant milestone for PSA, research

As the demand for micro-level data from established-based surveys and censuses has steadily increased over the past years, the establishment of the DEC is PSA's response to the need for comprehensive micro-level data sets that will benefit the sectors of academe, public service, and businesses.

The PSA considered the launching of the Data Enclave Centers as a bigger step towards fostering data-driven decisions that have the potential to drive positive change and contribute to economic development by taking the available "data" closer to researchers, data users, and other stakeholders.

"This activity marks another milestone for the PSA in bringing our statistical products and services closer to our clients and stakeholders; the establishment of the DEC is one of our strategies for building a more collaborative environment with our partners," said PSA National Statistician and Civil Registrar General Usec. Claire Dennis S. Mapa during the launching. 

"The PSA Data Enclave Center is one of PSA's initiatives in responding to the demand especially in the context of widespread digitalization and emerging technologies," he added.

The DECs will also empower the PSA regional offices through data-driven solutions that come from providing access to even sensitive data to researchers and stakeholders, which will create an environment that encourages research, collaboration, and innovation across all regions.

In December 2022, the PSA conducted the pilot launching of the DEC at the PSA Central Office. Starting July 14 this year, stakeholders - including researchers, partners, and clients - can now access the DECs in all PSA regional offices.

Accessing the Data Enclave Center

A data user or a researcher can request access to data enclaves at the PSA Central Office or at the Regional Statistical Services Offices (RSSOs) through any of the following:

1.) Complete a Data Request Form from the PSA website.
2.) Send a request through the PSA Information Center email address.
3.) Log in to the e-FOI portal and file the request through the portal by creating an account.
4.) Send a request to the Information Centers in RSSOs.

According to the PSA, researchers must accomplish the Data Enclave Access Agreement (DEAA). Once the DEAA is approved by the National Statistician and Civil Registrar General or the Regional Director of the RSSOs, the researchers will now set a schedule through the Data Enclave Calendar for their visit to the DEC. 

Data users and researchers are not allowed to bring laptops, mobile phones, or any other electronic devices inside the DEC. In case the researchers need to copy files from the data enclaves, the Data Enclave Manager will provide do-files, a list of variables, and the results of statistical runs.

Data Enclave Centers in Provincial Offices

The PSA also disclosed their future plans for expanding the accessibility of the data enclave to more researchers and data users across the country.

The PSA said that they are planning to procure additional Data Enclave Terminals and will establish more Data Enclave Facilities in selected Provincial Services Offices in the coming years.

The agency will continue with their capacity-building activities for the Data Enclave Managers. A series of Database Management Trainings, Data Security Awareness Trainings, and Client Management Skills Trainings will be done to further enhance the knowledge, skills, and capabilities of the personnel who will manage the Data Enclave Center. (RGC/PIA7 Cebu)

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